Jake Sloan, Author at Cronkite Sports

Sun Devils split final day of ASU Invitational

by Jake Sloan - March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

(Photo via Sam Polgreen/WCSN) TEMPE — The Sun Devils entered Saturday looking for a sweep of the weekend after two wins Friday night, but they fell short of that goal. The first game started with a surplus of offense, as the later half became a defensive battle. The second game was

Devils gear up for ASU Invitational with conference play around the corner

by Jake Sloan - February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

TEMPE — After playing eight games in five days, the Sun Devils head into the ASU Invitational this weekend, their last tournament before the last Pac-12 regular season begins March 8. Sitting at 11-6, ASU has an opportunity this weekend to set the tone for conference play, as head coach

ASU pitchers start day strong, win a thriller against Ohio State

by Jake Sloan - February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

(Photo via Sam Polgreen/WCSN) TEMPE — The Sun Devils headed into Friday’s doubleheader and the second day of the Sun Devil Classic looking to bounce back after a loss to Texas State 12-2 Thursday evening. In their first game, they faced Seton Hall, who had just four games under its belt

ASU shows off on both sides of the ball in sweep of UTEP

by Jake Sloan - February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

(Photo via Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — It was a tale of two games Wednesday for the Sun Devils, as they faced the UTEP Miners in a doubleheader. The first game was a heavyweight bout with haymakers thrown left and right. The second game was a much more methodical and defensive-minded game,

Sun Devils open eight-game weekend with UTEP doubleheader

by Jake Sloan - February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

(Photo via Sammy Nute/WCSN) The Sun Devils finished the Littlewood Classic with a 3-2 tournament record and a 5-4 overall record after losses to then-No. 16 Virginia Tech and Cal State Fullerton and face a quick turnaround on Wednesday in a doubleheader against UTEP before starting the Sun Devil Classic on

Sun Devils’ determination on display in Friday doubleheader

by Jake Sloan - February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

(Photo via Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — After Thursday's 10-6 win against the then-undefeated BYU Cougars, ASU softball was faced with a doubleheader Friday against No. 16 Virginia Tech and Illinois State on its second of three days at the Littlewood Classic. Senior right-hander Deborah Jones made her season debut on the mound